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Apple updates MacBook Pro and iMac with new M6 chip for AI

Apple has updated its 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac lineups with the new M6 chip, enhancing on-device AI capabilities. The M6 chip features improved CPU and GPU cores, alongside dual neural engines. Both devices will support Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.1, with the iMac also receiving a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port. The updated MacBook Pro starts at $1,999, and the iMac begins at $1,499. AI

IMPACT Enhances on-device AI capabilities for Apple's consumer hardware, potentially improving user experience with features like Siri and Apple Intelligence.

RANK_REASON This is a product update for existing hardware lines, not a new frontier model release or significant industry-wide event.

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Apple updates MacBook Pro and iMac with new M6 chip for AI

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Andrew E. Freedman ·

    Apple adds M6 to 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac

    Apple updated its 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac lineup with the M6 chip.